Gourmet Getaways: A Taste of North America's Top Resorts [Paperback]

Bigley John (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 15, 1997

Gourmet Getaways--part cookbook, part vacation guide--captures the flavors of the most appealing resorts on the continent. It takes you on a culinary tour of 78 distinctive resorts sprinkled throughout Canada, the United States, the Caribbean, and Mexico. The carefully selected recipes include appetizers, soups, main courses, and desserts, and are accompanied by notes from their chefs.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Highlighting the facilities and culinary fare of more than 75 top North American resorts, ranging from the opulent to the rustic, this is an ideal reference tool for the aficionado of good food and high-quality accommodations. The resorts are set in a variety of locations and offer vacationers a setting to suit their every taste and budget, allowing one to discover the pristine beaches of the Bahamas, the rugged beauty of California, and the magnificence of the Alberta Rockies. Profiles include a concise overview of each resort's facilities, gourmet recipes to try out at home, and sidebars filled with practical information. The format lends itself well to quick reader reference and is enhanced with superb color photographs that will leave readers breathless in anticipation of an upcoming visit. The book pleasantly indulges the armchair traveler and is an informative resource for the frequent traveler. Recommended for all travel collections.?Jo-Anne Mary Benson, Osgoode, Ontario, Canada
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Callawind Publications (September 15, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1896511074
• ISBN-13: 978-1896511078
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,509,723 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)